Written By Craig Sutherland on 20/12/08.

Illness.

I felt ill again today.

Not just my stomach, head or chest,

But my mind.

When was the last time I woke up feeling fine?

Too long ago; I can’t remember.

Mommy why can’t I go outside and play?

I hate being alone.

Isolated.

Just me and my mind.

Negative thoughts.

I turn the volume of my music up,

And up,

And up.

To smother the silence,

To deafen my mind.

I felt ill again today,

No surprise there then.